January 2009
Alfacell Corporation to Perform Additional Clinical Trial of Asbestos Treatment
Developer of mesothelioma drug Onconase must conduct an additional clinical study but currently lacks funding to do so.
Boston Real Estate Firm Charged With Improper Removal of Asbestos
A real estate firm located in Boston, Massachusetts has recently been indicted for charges related to the improper removal of asbestos-containing materials.
Asbestos Removal At Chenango County Jail In Progress
Asbestos removal contractors are presently in the process of removing asbestos-containing materials from the old Chenango County Jail located in Norwich, New York.
Asbestos Study to be Conducted at Elmira Carriage House
A study has been approved to be conducted at the Ritz Carriage House in Elmira, New York in order to determine if asbestos is present in the building.
Scientist Awarded Grant for Mesothelioma Research
A young scientist that specializes in cancer research has recently been awarded grants totaling $220,000 to be used for asbestos and mesothelioma research. Haining Yang is an MD and is presently enrolled in the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii’s Thoracic Oncology Program.
